Scott Wootton
A dependable English defender who carved out a solid professional career across the UK and beyond, known for his commitment and aerial strength.
Born 1991 (age 35)·English footballer·Birthday: September 12·Millennials
Biography
Scott Wootton's football journey is one of steady professionalism rather than flashy headlines. A product of the Manchester United academy, the tall, composed defender learned his trade alongside future stars, though his first-team opportunities at Old Trafford were limited. His career found its rhythm in the Football League, with loan spells and permanent moves that showcased his reliability. He became a fixture for clubs like Leeds United, Rotherham United, and Plymouth Argyle, often serving as a defensive leader and a threat on set pieces. Wootton's path later took him to Australia's A-League, where he brought his experience to Perth Glory. His story reflects the reality for many professional footballers: a career built on consistency, adaptability, and a deep love for the game, played out in stadiums far from the Premier League's glare.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Scott was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Scott Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Scott's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his professional debut for Manchester United in a League Cup match in 2012.
- Was a key part of the Plymouth Argyle squad that won promotion to League One in the 2019-20 season.
- Played over 100 combined league matches for Leeds United and Rotherham United in the Championship.
Did You Know?
He captained Manchester United's reserve team to victory in the 2012 Premier Reserve League national play-off final.
Wootton is a qualified personal trainer outside of his football career.
He played alongside global stars like Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard during his time in the Manchester United youth setup.
“You learn more defending against the best in training than in most matches.”
